Russo scores twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield

Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the Women’s Super League.

Russo gave Arsenal the lead, Liverpool equalised through Beata Olsson, and Russo scored again just before half-time.

The win moved Arsenal up to sixth place and ended a difficult run: they had won only once in their previous seven league games.

The result gives under-pressure Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers some brief relief, but the win was described as unconvincing.

Liverpool remain winless in five league games, despite creating chances and having a goal ruled out for offside in a disputed decision.

Arsenal next face European champions Barcelona, according to Slegers.